Overcome Workplace Distractions with the Two-Minute Rule

Do you find yourself working through environmental noise along with other distractions? Test out the “two-minute rule” to help maintain productivity and reduce frustration. David Allen’s rule in “Getting Things Done” suggests never to delay tasks that takes less than two minutes to complete. In busy workplaces, it can be adapted to focus when attention is limited. You can decide what needs to be done now then break it into two-minute segments to make focused effort achievable. Fully focus on completing each segment, before taking a brief mental break to reset. This approach creates continual small wins, builds momentum, and helps you tolerate interruptions. Over time, these small bursts of focused work improve productivity, reduce stress, and make a disruptive environment more manageable.

Global Administrator | 11/12/2025